Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Joaquin, CA from $900 (43 Rentals)

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Fulton Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fulton Village

1759 Fulton StFresno, CA 93721

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134 N Poplar Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

134 N Poplar Ave

134 N Poplar AveFresno, CA 93701
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3416 N Fruit Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3416 N Fruit Ave

3416 N Fruit AveFresno, CA 93705
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326 E Dudley
2 Bedroom Apartments

326 E Dudley

334 E Dudley AveFresno, CA 93728
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Palm Gates Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Gates Apartments

4290-4380 W San Jose AveFresno, CA 93722
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La Casa Elegante
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Casa Elegante

941 W Dakota AveFresno, CA 93705
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San Joaquin, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Joaquin Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Joaquin, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hotel Fresno in the Central Fresno neighborhood priced from $978. 202-244 W Shields Ave in the Fresno-High neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Joaquin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hotel Fresno1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$978
202-244 W Shields AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Villas del Norte ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,045
1340 N Linden AveStudio + Bonus RoomStudio,1BA$1,050
Brooks Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Heron Pointe Apartments & Townhomes1X11BR,1BA$1,317
The LedePlan EStudio,1BA$1,350
Sandalwood Garden1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,395
REFLECTIONSB - 1X1 642 UP1BR,1BA$1,395
The Woodlands ApartmentsElm1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Joaquin, CA and Nearby

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Joaquin area is the $1.60 price per square foot 3x2 Townhouse Model at Silver Springs Rental Homes I & II in the in the West Fresno neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value San Joaquin apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at 725 Linden starting at $2,550 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Mariposa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Joaquin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Silver Springs Rental Homes I & II3x2 Townhouse3BR,2BA$1.60
725 Linden3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.75
Courtyard at Central Park Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.58
Avalon ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.68
Summerwoods Apartments3x2.5 with Garage2BR,2.5BA$1.54
Iron Bird LoftsIron Bird Lofts 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
BRIARWOOD2-12BR,1BA$1.77
Hotel Fresno2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.59
Brooks Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.49
202-244 W Shields AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Joaquin Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Joaquin?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Joaquin is at Villas del Norte Apartments listed at $1,045.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Joaquin Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Joaquin Apartment is $978 at Hotel Fresno.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Joaquin Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Joaquin is starting from $1,200 at Brooks Apartments.

What is the most affordable San Joaquin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Joaquin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hotel Fresno and starts from $1,569.

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